BeefX offers free printing services after fire at UP Shopping Center

A fire hit the University of the Philippines – Diliman Shopping Center (UP SC) on Thursday, March 8, breaking the hearts of students, teachers, vendors, everyone who had memories there.

The sorrow can be felt as people expressed their grief over Twitter because, for them, it wasn’t just a building. It was more than that. It was part of their lives and livelihoods.

The shopping center houses canteens and printing shops, being the pvblic’s very own go-to place for both academic and personal needs.

I kid you not when I tell you that it’s incredibly painful. A lot of our days were spent there. Whether it’s breakfast/lunch/dinner at Rodic’s or shopping for 2nd hand books or photocopying countless readings and finally, waiting for our bound thesis.

The UP Shopping Center is home to thriving business owners, professors, students, and even visitors. Its destruction is a great loss to UP culture and it baffles me how some people in the comments section have found it cause for celebration. Please lang,… https://t.co/hSgf5X3G33

Reminds me of the time my comparative politics prof got held up in her car, and the first thing she said to the robbers was to not take the bag where her students' papers were. The human spirit always shines through. (PS: We need to help Shopping Center. 💔) https://t.co/yxdW4FCWKO

BeefX has opened its doors to students who need help getting things done with their free printing services starting March 9.

“Let’s help UP stand up from the sad loss,” it added in its statement.

In line with the sad event of the UP Shopping Center fire 😪, @beefXburgers is now offering free printing services at UP Town Center starting tomorrow. This is to accommodate the lost printing services from the 🔥 Let's help UP stand up from the sad loss! #UPFight ❤️🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/fSqQhPivp8